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Medical Missionary Work
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Let our ministers, who have gained an experience in preaching the
word, learn how to give simple treatments, and then labor intelligently
as medical missionary evangelists.—
Testimonies for the Church 9:172
.
As the canvasser goes from place to place, he will find many
who are sick. He should have a practical knowledge of the causes of
disease, and should understand how to give simple treatments, that
he may relieve the suffering ones. More than this, he should pray in
faith and simplicity for the sick, pointing them to the great Physician.
As he thus walks and works with God, ministering angels are beside
him, giving him access to hearts. What a wide field for missionary
effort lies before the faithful, consecrated canvasser; what a blessing he
will receive in the diligent performance of his work!—
The Southern
Watchman, November 20, 1902
.
Every gospel worker should feel that the giving of instruction in the
principles of healthful living, is a part of his appointed work. Of this
work there is great need, and the world is open for it.—
The Ministry
of Healing, 147
.
Right Arm of the Message
Again and again I have been instructed that the medical missionary
work is to bear the same relation to the work of the third angel’s
message that the arm and hand bear to the body. Under the direction of
the divine Head they are to work unitedly in preparing the way for the
coming of Christ. The right arm of the body of truth is to be constantly
active, constantly at work, and God will strengthen it. But it is not to
be made the body. At the same time the body is not to say to the arm,
“I have no need of thee.” The body has need of the arm in order to do
active, aggressive work. Both have their appointed work, and each will
suffer great loss if worked independently of the other.—
Testimonies
for the Church 6:288
.
Medical missionary work is to be done.... It is to be to the work of
God as the hand is to the body.—
Testimonies for the Church 8:160
.
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Divine Co-operation
Christ feels the woes of every sufferer. When evil spirits rend a
human frame, Christ feels the curse. When fever is burning up the